Autodesk Intros Mudbox 2009 Digital Sculpting and Texture Painting SW

Autodesk Inc. has launched its Mudbox 2009 software for 3D modelers and texture artists working on entertainment and design projects. The Mudbox combines an intuitive user interface with a toolset for creating highly-detailed 3D models. The software gives artists the freedom to create without worrying about technical details. Mudbox has shaped characters in blockbuster movies and games, including Journey to the Center of the Earth, The Mist and Mass Effect. With toolset for extreme detailing, the Mudbox 2009 enables artists to paint multiple diffuse, bump, specular, and reflection textures across multiple high-resolution maps on models. Optimized camera manipulation and brush speed let artists work interactively with 3D models that are fully subdivided into tens of millions of polygons across entire mesh. Leveraging OpenGL API, software offers accurate environment for real-time evaluation as digital asset is manipulated. The Autodesk anticipates that Mudbox 2009 will be available in October 2008. Mudbox 2009 will be supported on the Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Windows Vista operating systems. The Autodesk’s suggested retail pricing is $745 USD.